"Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced."
― Robert Walpole
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Patriotism
More From Robert Walpole
- "The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!"
- "I will not attempt to deny the reasonableness and necessity of a party war; but in carrying on that war all principles and rules of justice should not be departed from."
More In Patriotism
- "Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong."― James Bryce
- "True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else."― Clarence Darrow
- "Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."― Adlai E. Stevenson